How to Decrease Anxiety During a Pandemic

Here are some helpful tips and trick to decrease anxiety as well as ways to achieve a healthy mental balance.

This is a great way to stop a panic attack

Activity is a great distraction—start a new hobby, engage in meaningful and creative activities
Do an activity which gives you satisfaction
Examples: Clean something, organize items for donation, learn a craft, read, walk the dog, make a list of people to check in with

A schedule helps us feel more in control
Put things on that are:
- Solitary (reading, crafting, baking, self-care, learning. journaling)
- Social (calling friends and family, checking in on social media)
- Necessary (cleaning, cooking, laundry)
- Physical (exercise—walking is GREAT exercise)
Do not stay on news or social media sites for long periods of time
Avoid too much input without a rest for your system
Take breaks or switch activities
Spend some time away from your phone
Eat at regular meal times
Keep a consistent bed time and sleep schedule

Remind yourself of what you are doing to help contain the spread
- I am staying home, I am washing my hands and keeping an appropriate distance
- I am not putting myself or those around me in danger
- I am trusting the experts to do their jobs. EVERYONE wants this to be controlled and eradicated soon.
I do not have to spend time dwelling on what is not mine to control

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